33 Variations of Joseph

Grandpa Joe's namesakes can take many forms, as the baby names here demonstrate.
  1. Joseph
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "Jehovah increases"
    • Description:

      Joseph is one of the most classic names in American nomenclature, popular with parents from many ethnic backgrounds and having dual-religious appeal.
  2. Giuseppe
    • Origin:

      Italian variation of Joseph, Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "Jehovah increases"
    • Description:

      This form of Joseph is an enduring classic in Italy where it remains in the Top 20. In the States it's been hovering under the radar for decades, but its spirited, distinctive-yet-familiar sounds might help it catch on, as Giovanni has
  3. Yusuf
    • Origin:

      Arabic variation of Joseph, Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "Jehovah increases"
    • Description:

      Yusuf is the Arabic form of Joseph, used in the Middle East, as well as internationally from France and the US, to the UK, Turkey and Azerbaijan - where, as of 2023, it ranked in the Top 100.
  4. Yosef
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "Jehovah increases"
    • Description:

      A widely used Hebrew form of Joseph, with a sophisticated and continental air.
  5. Pino
    • Origin:

      Italian, diminutive of names such as Giuseppino
    • Description:

      There are many more substantial Italian choices.
  6. Yousef
    • Origin:

      Persian variation of Yusuf, Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "God increases"
    • Description:

      While Yusuf is the more popular Arabic form of Joseph, Yousef is the Persian variant and is sometimes used as an Arabic transcription. Currently in the Top 500 in the UK and the Top 1000 in the US, it is still a familiar choice.
  7. Josef
    • Origin:

      German, Scandinavian, Czech variation of Joseph, Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "Jehovah increases"
    • Description:

      The German, Scandinavian and Czech variant of Joseph, borne by several notable European artists and athletes, as well as the brutal Soviet dictator Josef (or Iosif) Stalin.
  8. Josef
    • Origin:

      German, Scandinavian, Czech variation of Joseph, Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "Jehovah increases"
    • Description:

      The German, Scandinavian and Czech variant of Joseph, borne by several notable European artists and athletes, as well as the brutal Soviet dictator Josef (or Iosif) Stalin.
  9. Josef
    • Origin:

      German, Scandinavian, Czech variation of Joseph, Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "Jehovah increases"
    • Description:

      The German, Scandinavian and Czech variant of Joseph, borne by several notable European artists and athletes, as well as the brutal Soviet dictator Josef (or Iosif) Stalin.
  10. Josef
    • Origin:

      German, Scandinavian, Czech variation of Joseph, Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "Jehovah increases"
    • Description:

      The German, Scandinavian and Czech variant of Joseph, borne by several notable European artists and athletes, as well as the brutal Soviet dictator Josef (or Iosif) Stalin.
  11. Josef
    • Origin:

      German, Scandinavian, Czech variation of Joseph, Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "Jehovah increases"
    • Description:

      The German, Scandinavian and Czech variant of Joseph, borne by several notable European artists and athletes, as well as the brutal Soviet dictator Josef (or Iosif) Stalin.
  12. Josef
    • Origin:

      German, Scandinavian, Czech variation of Joseph, Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "Jehovah increases"
    • Description:

      The German, Scandinavian and Czech variant of Joseph, borne by several notable European artists and athletes, as well as the brutal Soviet dictator Josef (or Iosif) Stalin.
  13. Jo
    • Origin:

      Short form of Joseph, Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "Jehovah increases"
    • Description:

      Jo is usually the feminine form of the name, while Joe is the masculine spelling.
  14. Pepe
    • Origin:

      Spanish variation of JosÉ
    • Description:

      Le Pew. We don't think so, although it's a megacommon nickname name in Latino countries.
  15. Seosamh
    • Iosif
      • Origin:

        Greek, Romanian and Russian variation of Joseph
      • Meaning:

        "Jehovah increases"
    • Iosif
      • Origin:

        Greek, Romanian and Russian variation of Joseph
      • Meaning:

        "Jehovah increases"
    • Beppe
      • Josecito
        • Józef